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Millbrae advances local density‑bonus ordinance to spur housing; council passes amendments, schedules second reading
Summary
The Millbrae City Council unanimously advanced a local density‑bonus ordinance Nov. 25 that would let the city offer incentives in addition to state density bonuses in downtown and the Millbrae Station area. Council added staff amendments and required annual reporting; second reading is scheduled for Dec. 9.
The Millbrae City Council voted 5–0 on Nov. 25 to advance a city-provided density‑bonus ordinance designed to encourage more housing development within the downtown and Millbrae Station areas by supplementing state density‑bonus incentives.
Consultant Ian Moran of Harris & Associates and Community Development Director Andy Mogensen told the council the proposed city bonus would apply only to projects that already qualify for state density bonus, and that the city incentive is intended to improve project economics and encourage lot consolidation. “Ultimately, the goal is to incentivize overall housing development and…
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